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Causes Of Vascular Calcification
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What's the significance of collagen vascular diseases?
Can be autoimmune: Collagen vascular disease encompasses a series of autoimmune illnesses such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis and scleroderma to name a few. Each of these can have variations on their diagnostic categories. These were first named becuase there were similar changes in the soft tissues and blood vessels when biopsies were done in people with a collagen vascular diseases. ...Read more
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What causes hardening of arteries (brain)?
Many factors: High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, genetics, age, and random chance. Not all of these may apply to any one person. ...Read more
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What causes hardening of the arteries?
Several things: Hight blood pressure , diabetes, high cholesterol , smoking , family history of early atherosclerosis , some hypercoagulable disease like homocystenemia , vasculitis ...Read more
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Are vascular conditions a common complication of atherosclerosis?
PVD: Peripheral vascular disease is part of the progress of atherosclerosis since there are arteries throughout the body and the plaque can build up anywhere in that system, eg the carotid arteries, the legs, the renal artery - anywhere. This can result in ischemia - insufficient oxygen causing pain and potentially muscle death - people with advance disease can lose a toe or a leg. ...Read more
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Do artery pathologies cause swelling of extremities?
Sort of: Arterial problems are not a primary cause of edema, however, patients with very severe arterial insufficiency manifesting as ischemic rest pain will often keep their feet in a dependent position (sitting). This prolonged dependency may secondarily produce edema. David Fox, MD, FACS, RPVI www. FoxVein.com ...Read more
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What causes poor elasticity of the artery?
Aging/smoking : Aging decreases the elasticity of arteries. Prolonged smoking can speed up the process. There are also rare genetic conditions that can affect the elasticity of the arteries. ...Read more
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What causes multiple bilateral pulmonary emboli thrombosis of the pelvic veins?
Few things: Recent surgery, prolonged immobilization, long distance traveling, cancer, and smoking cause traditional DVTs. If bilateral veins are compressed, an organ like the uterus can compress the veins but you will probably suffer from large fibroids . Blood disorders or other abnormal masses can also cause a mechanical compression at a higher location than both those veins. Emboli can reach both lungs. ...Read more
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What causes thrombosis of the coronary arteries?
Arterioclerosis: Arteriosclerosis or plaque buildup in the wall of the coronary arteries will narrow the lumen to the point where there is flow restriction, then clot formation. The plaque may rupture, allowing a flap-like effect, blocking the lumen, resulting in clot formation. Trauma may cause a separation of the layers of the wall, and this dissection results in clot formation. ...Read more
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What is the significance of vascular ischemia?
Claudication: Claudication - meaning leg, arm or organ pain during walking, stress or other condition that increase oxygen demand. That is, there is a mismatch between oxygen supply and oxygen demand. (ischemia means low blood flow, vascular means vessel.). ...Read more
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What are common causes of granulomatous calcifications in the spleen?
Calcifications: The spleen filters a lot of blood and with that, a multitude of infectious material, since the spleen is part of the immune system. Many causes of calcifications but common ones are old infection, clusters of old cells, injury to the spleen or vascular beds themselves, etc.. ...Read more
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What are the causes of coronary artery disease?
CAD: Inflammatory changes first involving the intima and then the deeper layers of the blood vessel wall. ...Read more
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Are vascular conditions a common complication of injury?
Must be ruled out: Vascular conditions must be ruled out as part of the injury evaluation and treatment. Vascular conditions after an injury are not uncommon; they often are missed because they're not suspected and don't have symptoms right away. A missed vascular condition after injury can be devastating. If you are injured, ask your doctor to evaluate you for a possible vascular condition. ...Read more
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Pathophysiology of retroperitoneal tumor and its causes?
It depends on what y: The causes of any tumor regardless of its location are difficult to pin point. The retroperitoneal tumors are frequently sarcomas which require a specialist who manages retroperitoneal sarcomas routinely because a complete resection of the tumor is critically essential for a good outcome. Otherwise such tumors have a very high rate of local recurrence. ...Read more
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What are common symptoms of peripheral vascular disease?
Peripheral vascular: Peripheral artery disease, or "pad" is a blood vessel condition that is usually the result of progressive plaque build-up within the walls of arteries than leads to blockage of blood flow. It can cause leg pain when walking, usually in the calves, pain at rest in the foot or leg, leg numbness or tinlging, coldness or discoloration of the skin, foot or leg ulcers, gangrene, poor healing of wounds. ...Read more
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Common symptoms of arterial tortuosity?
None: Usually there are no symptoms -- it depends on what artery you are thinking of, however. ...Read more
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Are vascular conditions a common complication of emphysema?
Not necessarily: Emphysema is associated with abnormalities in heart rythm, and with heart failure, but not necessarily with vascular conditions. ...Read more
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Are vascular conditions a common complication of lung disease?
Yes for some lung dz: Any condition that causes pulmonary hypertension (emphysema/copd, sleep apnea, fibrosis, scleroderma, etc) can lead to cor pulmonale (right-heart failure) which stagnates venous flow and cause liver problems. Cancer or infection of the lung can sometimes lead to dic, a life-threatening condition in which clots block small blood vessels all over the body. ...Read more
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What are common causes of coronary artery disease?
Here are some causes: Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle, family history, old age are the most common causes. ...Read more
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Are vascular conditions a common complication of inflammation?
Yes: Almost all disease states have inflammation as a component. Now some micro-vascular autoimmune diseases are a direct result of an inflammatory process. I need more specifics of type of inflammation you are referring to. ...Read more
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Are vascular conditions a common complication of pulmonary hypertension?
No: Complications of pulmonary HTN include acute right heart failure insitu pulmonary clots and eventual refractory respiratory failure. This is related to progressive pulmonary artery narrowing, which is a hallmark of the disease not a complication of it. ...Read more
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My friend who's 24 yrs old is having vascular calcification, and big lumps appeared on her elbows, she had one removed but drs. Cant find the cause.?
Inherited disorder: Familial hypercholesterolemia, an inherited disease of elevated LDL "bad" cholesterol causes early atherosclerosis resulting in vascular calcifications in the arterial wall plaques (lesions). Fatty deposits in the skin called xanthoma are found around the eyes, elbows, knees & other joints. Read more about this at http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001429/. Get a good endocrinologist. ...Read more
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What could cilateral vascular calcification seen on mammogram mean?
Vascular : calcifications on a mammogram are benign in terms of breast cancer detection. However, in a young woman, it could be a sign of diabetes or other condition causing early atherosclerosis. Talk to your doctor about it. ...Read more
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Are there specific symptoms from renal vascular calcification in bilateral kidneys.
No, usually...: Seeing renal vascular calcification is not uncommon and usually an incidental finding on imaging studies for other causes such as hematuria, kidney infection, stones, etc. . Of course, such patient needs to look into if having similar calcification in other arteries like aorta, since it is merely a part of systemic vascular disease. Besides, kidney function and size have to be watched and.... ...Read more
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Generally speaking, is vascular calcification behind both ankles in an elderly person of any potential importance?
Occur with age: Calcium deposits in the walls of the arteries contribute to the narrowing and stiffness. The effects of these deposits may be seen on ordinary X-rays.Vascular calcifications are age related changes which happen in arteries as we get older. Basically calcium is deposited around the vascular system. These calcifications may be in heart, aorta, etc.. They can be related to cardiovascular disease. ...Read more
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What is defined as vascular calcification in the abdominal aorta?
Hardening of the art: It's evidence of arteriosclerosis - "hardening of the arteries.". ...Read more
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Should be concerned about Atherosclerotic vascular calcification and Mild cardiomegaly in a scan?
Yes: These are worrisome conditions in a 28 year old. Some calcification is to be expected because we are Americans and eat too much dairy but cardiomegaly is not expected. I would suggest you establish with a health care professional for a thorough evaluation. ...Read more
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Superficial lipoma confirmed in ultrasonograpghy on shoulder.3cm wide and 27mm tall.No necrosis or vascular calcification. Advised to remove ?
Lipoma: This is a cosmetic issue and carries no harm if it does not bother you. ...Read more
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How does the vascular calcification of the abdominal aorta occur?
Vascular calcificati: Read this: http://atvb.Ahajournals.Org/content/24/7/1161.Abstract.
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What is atherosclerotic vascular calcification? I have a cyst behind my left knee that is 2c by 2c by 5c.
Atherosclerosis : Atherosclerosis is buildup of cholesterol and fatty plaque in the blood vessel. However it is not necessarily related to a patient's weight and can occur even in very thin individuals. This buildup can get calcium deposited in it as well, which makes it stiff, hence the term "hardening of the arteries". The cyst behind your knee sounds like it may be a separate issue, called a "baker's cyst". We get these cysts behind our knees for no apparent reason. They swell and sometimes can rupture. They often however cause no problem. They are usually identified on an ultrasound study. If you had worsening pain, redness, leg pain, or new symptoms then it would need to be immediately evaluated. ...Read more
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I recently fell and needed an X-ray on my left knee. They incidentally found vascular calcification on the xray. Is it unusal to find it on xray?
No.: Vascular calcification is often seen on xray as you get older. You are a bit young to have this noted at your knee level and it may indicate that you have a predisposition to vascular disease. I would discuss this with your doc to see if further studies are warranted. ...Read more
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I had an X-ray of the spine and it indicated vascular calcification.I am also in stage 2 of chronic kidney failure. What does this mean for me and should I be concerned? I am 66 years old.
Vessel calcification: If you have calcification (c) of your arteries, you should see a physician to be tested for more advanced chronic kidney disease as well as being evaluated for diabetes and high cholesterol levels. Depending on the results of your examination, more tests may need to diagnose if you have peripheral arterial disease (pad). If you have pad, you may have disease the arteries in your heart and brain. ...Read more
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Is Atherosclerotic vascular calcification found on a CT scan dangerous? Is there way to reserve it with lifestyle changes or with medication?
The findings on: his CT scan are best discussed with you by his ordering physician. We neither know the complete clinical picture that resulted in this CT scan or the actual findings for the "calcification" as you described it. ...Read more
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44yo healthy male, 25bmi, Cho 199 HDL80, bp130/85, GFR 93 Had a lumbar x-ray, report said "Some vascular calcification" FHx CHD mom's side, worrisome?
Calcification: This is a sign of inflammatory atherosclerosisAnd likely reflects you'll following in mother's footsteps. Talk to a physician in regards to changes in lifestyle( diet, exercise, substance use) and to access prescribable medicines that can in combination helped to significantly slow down the rate of progression and possibly induce partial regression ...Read more
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Can you tell me what vascular calcification in the aorta and iliac vessels and pelvicaliectasis bilaterally mean ?
Vascular calcificati: It is depsoition of calcium in the blood vessels. It is an aging process. You are at risk for progression of blocks and obstruction of blood flow/peripheral arterial disease. ...Read more
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I don't have a left ovary but CT said dermoid tumor or vascular calcification w/possibility of aggressive lesion. Please explain.
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Need information : If it is dermoid cysts of ovary , you are born with it , is there all your life .It contain embryonal elements skin , bone , teeth hair, etc the reason for confusion and majority are benign , if you have children , sonogram might have detected . Speak to your gyn doctor , get it removed , will make your mind at ease. ...Read more
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CT showed mild cardiomegaly and Atherosclerotic vascular calcification but echocardiogram showed no issues. Should I consult a cardiologist?
Symptoms?: Are you having symptoms? If yes then it would be worthwhile to obtain a cardiac evaluation. If you are not having chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations or exertional restriction, your primary health care provider can most likely manage your issues. Sounds like you would benefit from life style modification to reduce cholesterol and lipids and monitor blood pressure. Stop smoking if you do. ...Read more
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I fell a while cycling and broke my coccyx. Xrays were done again yesterday.The doctor conf that the transvere fracture through the S3 VERTEBRA IS NOTED AND IT APPEARS UNCHANGED.What does BENIGN VASCULAR CALCIFICATION NOTED IN PELVIS MEANS? THANKS
Calciifcation: You have a little ca?cium laid down in your arterial walls but not enough to be of any consequence ...Read more
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My abdominal X-ray showed vascular calcification's in the pelvic area. Does that sound serious?
Benign or PAD: Vascular calcifications may be benign or malignant. The calcifications may be related to peripheral arterial disease. I would suggest a initial diagnostic lower body arteriography. Sometimes vascular calcifications may be related to benign aging process. As we age, our arteries start to stiffin with fibrin and calcium deposits. This may lead to older onset hypertension and erectile dysfunction. ...Read more
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US shows Multinodular thyroid (.6 cm, .4 cm)goiter but predominate solid nodule is 3.2cm has new calcific and increased vascularity what does this mean?
Needs further workup: Any nodule over 1cm should undergo at the very minimum a fine needle aspiration biopsy. A recommendation may also be made to bypass the needle biopsy and proceed to thyroidectomy given the new calcifications which place the nodule in a higher risk category. Discuss these and other options with your primary care physician and/or specialist. ...Read more
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